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Nov 2010

Nanjing City Wall

Xihua Gate Ruins, Nanjing view map

Best viewed at "original" size

The wall was designed by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang (AD 1368-1398)
after he founded the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644) and
established Nanjing as the capital 600 years ago.

Posted on 26 November 2010

Nikon D5000 ,Nikkor 10-24mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
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Guest 06-Dec-2010 02:41
Another wonderful image of these strong, old walls. Your composition only heightens the sense of feeling of their strength and might. v. Lee
Dan Greenberg01-Dec-2010 22:59
Fantastic lines that really make me feel I am traveling up this long stairway with you. ~V~
AF 29-Nov-2010 16:37
Wow, Great Composition!
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2004 28-Nov-2010 12:00
Great Composition !
Marco Valk27-Nov-2010 14:44
Simple, but very effective compo. less is more!
meekam tam27-Nov-2010 12:20
A real stunning wide- angled production,CM! I find the joining point of the steps and the vertical wall amazing. V
Raymond Ma27-Nov-2010 07:57
Quality of your images are superb...amazing details capture in the well CM! V
lou_rozensteins27-Nov-2010 06:40
An excellent composition. Well done.
Jeff Real27-Nov-2010 04:04
This dramatic viewpoint looks so great ~V~
patou26-Nov-2010 21:46
Magnifique composition quelle belle prise ! ( v )
Simon Chandler26-Nov-2010 20:49
Excellent vantage point and composition for a dramatic and artistic image. v
Guest 26-Nov-2010 19:45
A great dynamic capture.... great idea of the Emperor too, V
Guest 26-Nov-2010 17:14
great shot and wonderful angle.v
Walter Otto Koenig26-Nov-2010 15:56
Very effective perspective and well composed. "V"
Guest 26-Nov-2010 15:54
Beautiful light, patterns and grand feel of all these steps! My compliments! ~V
Ali Majdfar26-Nov-2010 15:14
Superb capture! ~V
Zoltán Balogh26-Nov-2010 14:07
Fabulous angle CM, I like it very much! V
Stephanie26-Nov-2010 14:04
Marvelous composition CM!!! Your lighting is striking too. V
Jan Bakker26-Nov-2010 13:59
A monumental angle of view, CM! Wonderful clarity to! V!
marko gregoric26-Nov-2010 13:20
What a composition. Congratulations. V.
zyziza26-Nov-2010 13:15
excellent frame and lighting! v
Steve Morris26-Nov-2010 13:08
You see the geometry in evry shot CM!BV
Paul Keates26-Nov-2010 12:50
Love the angle of this fine image.... V
Raymond26-Nov-2010 12:09
A very nice image, beautiful perspective, and the framing presentation is excellent, love that black frame.
Alex Cheung26-Nov-2010 11:55
Excellent point of view!!! -V-